Immediate suspension of customs broker license after lapse of long period of time not sustainable

Airmasters Freight Services Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Mumbai) CESTAT Mumbai held that invocation of provisions of immediate suspension of Customs Broker License after more than four years of alleged act is not sustainable in law. Accordingly, order of continuation of immediate suspension is set aside. Facts- It was alleged that the appellants CB did not exercise due diligence in discharging their obligation as required under sub-regulations 10(d), 10(e), 10(k) and 10(n) of CBLR, 2018. On such basis, and by treating it as an offence report, Commissioner had come to the conclusion that ...